Candice loves colors and prints, but her closet was full of tops and skirts that couldn't be mixed and matched, and dresses she'd worn only once. It had basically become a jam-packed Technicolor abyss with no rhyme or reason.

Joe Zee's Eco-Makeover for a New Mom and Social-Event Planner

Joe Zee's Eco-Makeover for a New Mom and Social-Event Planner

First I wanted to conquer Candice's impulsive buying by showing how her personal style could be embraced but in a more practical way. We balanced her colors and prints with a host of other go-to staples: a dark skirt, khaki pants, a striped top, a bouclé jacket, and that classic, timeless, effortless, all-occasion trench. These items are still texture- and tone-rich but easy to pair with other pieces in her closet. Then it was on to organization and some quick tips for the busy mom: Arrange similar items together and by length; buy the mandatory labeling stickers, drawers, and bins; keep clothes with self-belts tied so you won't lose them. Also, as with Candice's armoire, less mess means more places to hang tomorrow's outfit. The ultimate morning time-saver.